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Stuffed Zucchini And Eggplant
"Hearty and full of texture, Mahshi/ Koussa wa Batenjan Mahshi/ refers to zucchini and eggplants that are stuffed with a mixture of rice and minced meat and simmered in tomato sauce. Even though this classic Lebanese comfort food dish is easy to prepare and made of simple ingredients, it inherently feels like a special occasion dish. After one and half hour of simmering, the zucchini (kousa) and eggplants become tender and enveloped in a rich deeply flavored garlicky tomato sauce — it brings all the savory, umami flavors that will no doubt warm your soul."
Serves6 The word Mahshi, in Arabic, means stuffed. It refers to anything jammed with rice and minced meat from cabbage leaves, vine leaves, Swiss chard, tripes, stuffed chicken, bell peppers to eggplants and zucchini. Kousa/ batenjan mahshi is found in e
Preparation Time30 min
Cooking Time1 hr 30 min
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